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Colour (Caramel E150d)
A brown food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates with ammonium sulfite or sulfite compounds. Used to impart color in foods and beverages.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Oct 4, 2025
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
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Food and supplement guidelines
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Risks
Potential presence of 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a possible carcinogen; regulatory limits on 4-MEI content, irritation risk in high concentrations
Benefits
Provides consistent brown color for food and beverage products, widely used as a colorant
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Waters containing Colour (Caramel E150d)
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